Planning Manager

Job Title: Omni-Planning, Manager

Reporting To: Senior Director of Planning

Location: NY, NY (Hybrid)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Planning Manager will report directly to the Senior Director of Planning and be responsible for overseeing the forecasting and buying processes, with a primary focus on maintaining an optimal inventory position. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the luxury jewelry industry, be highly analytical, and have a proven track record in planning and inventory management. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to make a significant impact on our brand's global positioning and growth. If you are a strategic thinker, collaborative leader, and have a passion for luxury goods, we invite you to apply

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate across sales channels to develop accurate demand forecasts for all product categories, including best sellers.
• Utilize historical data, market trends, and promotional calendars to optimize forecast accuracy.
• Implement buying strategies that are aligned with demand forecasts and sales goals.
• Monitor inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock levels to meet customer demand while minimizing excess inventory.
• Provide actionable insights to the Senior Director of Planning to optimize inventory efficiency and product availability.
• Manage inventory for Pinnacle product to ensure within inventory budget and assist in guidance of product movement across channels
• Collaborate with Marketing team to align planning strategies with product launches and promotional activities.
• Manage the seasonal buys and weekly replenishment for US Boutiques
• Analysis of store performance by collection, lifecycle and price points to guide inventory planning
• Partner with Store teams and Visual Merchandising on floor plans, utilizing selling insights.
• Work closely with wholesale teams to understand and meet the unique assortment needs of collective wholesale partners, including consignment, drop ship, and events
• Conduct regular analysis of sales trends, inventory turns, and other KPI’s for overall business, and assist with any hind-sight reporting
• Assist with merchandise planning projects to deep-dive into collection reviews, and bring insights to Merchandising team on product trends and opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or a related fashion field. Preferably jewelry, or accessory experience.
• Proven experience in planning and inventory management, preferably in the luxury retail sector.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in forecasting tools and systems.
• Proficient in Excel, including V-Lookups, Pivots, etc.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.